23- A Close War [Part-2].

Screen open to a carriage surrounded by knights on horse back. A Wizard meditating on the top of the carriage while the the screen changes to inside were Queen Tara holding her belly that is pregnant while her son Milo. Looks out the window worried.

Tara [Queen Wood Elf]- Do not worry my son I'm sure your father will be fine.

Milo [Son Queen Wood Elf]- I don't think he will. They were nearly at the gates when we left. They probably already have killed him and my older brother.

Tara- That's enough dear. I'm sure there fine. Along with your brother. . .

That when a sniper shot goes off the screen changes outside were a bullet slams through the crystal on top of the carriage and killing the Wizard.

Elrohir [Head Knight]- Ambush!! Move the carriage. Now!!

The men take off in a full speed on there Griffins and horses. But five more shots kill the griffin riders causing them to run towards the snipers but there partner unloads there rifles killing the Griffins. The screen changes back to inside the carriage.

Milo- Mom they've found us!

Tara- Quit son. Coachman what's going on!?

Corn [Coachman]- We been found my queen . Sir Elrohir trying to get us to our hideout.

That when more sniper shots takeout more knights leaving only Elrohir left once they move past the fork in the road were two HUMVEE's blocking the road. And went forward off the road into the brush of the forest.

As they do a soldier grabs the radio.

Soldier- Sir there on there way to there little castle get into position.

Alpha One- Roger that men. Keep man eye out for anymore knights. I'll handle whoever in the carriage.

Soldier- Ha. Roger Roger sir.

The screen changes back to the Carriage that approach the small castle. That look like it was attacked.

Elrohir- Open the Gate Now! Knights! Were being followed!

The castle drawbridge lowers as the carriage enters the gate was lifted at a good rate. Once inside a Wood Elf knight runs out to greet them.

Knight- Head Knight Elrohir. Forgive are slowness. But as you can see we've lost half our fellow knights.

Elrohir- How did they find us!

Knight- I believe they spotted us by using there metal dragons sir.

Elrohir- Then get ready to move out through the other tunnels. We must get to our allies in the North before they find us.

At this time the queen and her son just walked out of the carriage.

Tara- What do you mean we've been discovered.

Elrohir- There's no time to explain we need to make it through the tunnels now. You and your knights stay here hold them off before escaping with use.

Knight- Of course Elrohir.

Milo- Mother what are we going to do?

Tara- No worries son we still have our allies up north. We must go to them for help. Unfortunately soon then I thought. Here take these.

Milo- But mom these are.

Tara- I know. If were ever captured eat these. I rather see us dead then sold off to there leaders as cattle.

Milo- I rather fight and die then go out like a cowered.

Tara smacks her son across the face. And pulled him in to look her in the eyes.

Tara- Listen here Milo. I will not have you dragged around as a slave. I've seen what they do to royal slaves. So you will take those pills you understand.

Milo- Yes mother.

Tara- Good now let's move quickly. Come Elrohir.

Elrohir- right away my Queen.

Milo looks mad as they opened a door leading into the lower part of the castle. He holds on to a small dagger hidden under his belt. As the screen changes to the knight outside the door they enter and barricade it. Then they change into USA Soldiers that pull out a radio.

Soldier- Alright there all in the tunnel sir. You were right this illusion magic works like a charm.

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Alpha One- Ya. It's a good thing Two learned it and showed me how to use it.

Soldier- Indeed sir. Happy hunting.

The screen changes to Alpha One holding a cloth with five other men while poring something into it.

Alpha One- Ready men. Take them alive if we can.

Soldiers- Sir yes sir.

After pulling out there knifes in agreeing they fade into the darkness. As Elrohir Queen Tara Milo and Corn enter the room.

Tara- Are we almost there Elrohir.

Elrohir- Almost just a bit. UHF!!

Milo- Elrohir!! Mom look! UHF!

That when One and the other soldiers grip them and covered there mouth with the cloth. But as the guy grip the boy he pulled out the dagger and stabbed the soldier in the knee but didn't let him go as he struggled he blacked out.

Milo [Thought]- Uh! No I can't die like this.

After he passed out the soldier puts him down then collapse over in pain.

Alpha One- Medic soldier injured.

Medic- I know sir. I'm on it.

Soldier- Ah! Dam brat.

Alpha One clicks his helmet radio.

Alpha One- This is one the queen been taken I repeat the queen been taken.

Screen changes to Hunter who men took the gate entrance to the city.

Hunter [Radio]- Roger that. Good work old friend I owe you a beer when we get back. Take them to the pickup point. See after we take the king.

Alpha One- Roger that One out.

After Hunter put down radio.

Hunter- Alright men peddle to the medal. We have a long way to go.

Soldier- Sir yes sir!

The screen then changes to deep inside the tree castle were the King pulls a sword inside a church like room. It filled with living plants and fruit and an Altar to the sword. As for the king he's in Gold and Silver knight armor. He surrounded by preachers and pope. And his royal knights.

Seonid- My ancestors I shall not let our god tree be destroyed by those humans. Grant me the strength of the Elder Blade to smite them down. For the The Glory of the Elden Empire!

Knights- For the Elder Empire!

The screen changes outside were they've broke through that last defensive line of the Wood Elf's and are approaching the Elder Tree. is on top of a Tank watching his men advance towards the front gates of the tree.

Modern Soldier- Sir were about to breach the gates to the castle.

Hunter- Good work. Don't do anything to destroy the place. Our translators said this place is great important to Wood Elf's.

Modern Soldier- Right away sir. Hu!?

That when an explosion accrued near the gate as three Abrams was cut in two as Royal Knights and the king leads a charge against the soldiers who are off guard by the counter attack. That's when Hunter Radio goes off.

Soldier- Repeat we need back up there blitzing through our. . AHH!!

Hunter- Soldier! Dam it! Everyone move up now our brothers need help.

Modern Soldiers- Sir yes sir!

Screen show USA Soldiers losing the front lines around the tree. As two USA Soldiers are cut down by King Seonid moving at blur speed.

Seonid- On ward to victory by brothers!

Knight- RAAAAA!!

That when a tank round slams beside Seonid killing a few of his knights with him. He points his sword forward and began to charge along side his knights. As Hunter and his men charge in beside him. Before they clash the screen changes to Wood Elf's shieled carriages smashing through some of the trenches while many of them explode from running over land mines. While Griffins get shot down by modern and WW2 AA-Guns. The screen focus on Ro-Den on top of his wooden carriage with knights ready to charge.

Hon [Head Wizard]- My young king we wont win this battle at this rate. We must retreat. Unless we lose all our knights.

Ro-Den- It wont matter once that General Washington dead. There men will lose the will to fight and we shall win.

Hon- Even so. They might react with a want for revenge. And burn down the Holly Tree.

Ro-Den- They would do no such thing. Now faster we need to brake through!

As the carriage slams into a trench Hon and Ro-Den leap off and charge at Washington Soldiers using bolt action rifles charging at them with bayonets at the ready. But by using his speed and strength cuts through the soldiers Ro-Den does. Until he reaches Washington tent. He rushes into the tent before Hon could stop him.

Ro-Den [Thoughts]- Finally I have you. You pathetic Human.

Hon- My young king wait for us. Hu!?

As he enter he trips on a wire that was set and the hole tent explodes ripping off left hand and right leg of Ro-Den.

Hon- No!!

That when soldiers from near bye trenches run over and gun down Hon and the other knights. Ro-Den watches in hopelessness as he blacks out. The screen changes to King Seonid be overwhelmed by Mi Abram Tanks. He manages to cut down another tanks but he gets shot in the shoulder making his right hand unusable. As he look around seeing his knights die and the battle was lost.

Seonid- Ha. So this is the end of great King Seonid. Very well let it be legendary then. RAAAA!!

Solders open come across Seonid and open fire. The old king manages to block the shots and kill's the nearest soldier cutting his head off but is overwhelmed and is shot from ever direction and collapse dead.

Soldier- King down! The King's Down!

The screen changes to Hunter we entering the castle tree. With his soldiers beside him.

Soldier- Sie the king has fallen. The kingdom is ours.

Hunter- Not yet soldier. We still have this place to sweep. How many men do we have left.

Soldier- Last count was half sir.

Hunter looked sad as he takes a deep breath.

Hunter- Put a defensive line around the castle. Call Washington and tell him we need more men.

Soldier- Right away sir.

As the soldier leaves the screen changes to Washington beside WW1 Soldier getting poison gas tanks set up. Until a modern soldier walks over to him.

Soldier- Mister Washington. The battle over the army in full retreat.

Washington- That's good new soldier. Alright men plan C is not needed. What about Alpha One.

Soldier- They've captured there main kingdom and they've manage to capture the Queen and son. But they need more men to fully take the inside of the castle.

Washington- Get some men together and send them out.

Soldier- Right away sir.

The soldier takes off as Washington takes a deep breathe as the screen changes to the Tree Castle were Soldiers are setting up tents as helicopters land. Alpha One walks of the Helicopter and walks over to Hunter who eating his dinner.

Alpha One- A bit early for dinner old Friend.

Hunter- Ha. You old dog can't you see I'm celebrating.

Alpha One- With some cheap beer and caned food?

Hunter- Ow come on. You make due with what you have.

Alpha One- Ha. I guess so.

Hunter- So what's with Washington.

Alpha One- What do you mean?

Hunter- I mean doesn't he seem a bit different then what we were told about him.

Alpha One- Hm? Ow. I see what you mean. He was given paperwork and notes from his older self. And it changed his views.

Hunter- Like what type of paper work.

Alpha One- That's classified.

Hunter- Ha. Just like you Suit wearing nut bags. Now take off that dam helmet and eat.

Alpha One- You now I can't do that.

Hunter- Uh. I'll get you take that dam thing off one day.

Alpha One- Ya good luck with that. Ha Ha.

Alpha One does a light laugh while Hunter goes back to eating as the screen pulls up showing a sunset behind the near bye mountain. As the screen fades to black.

End A Close War [Part-2].